Spun out of Mechanical Engineering Department of Carnegie Mellon University after nearly a decade of academic research in understanding and synthesizing biologically-inspired adhesives, nanoGriptech Inc. has developed a nature-inspired microfiber based adhesive that functions in the same way a geckos feet stick to surfaces. As a dry, durable, residue-free and customisable adhesive, nanoGriptechs product provides a superior alternative to reusable adhesives currently being used in a large variety of industries such as clothing, sports, automotive, product design, and medical devices. The Company has successfully engaged in partnerships with several multinational corporations across these industries and just started its first small volume sale in high friction/grip clothing material market.The firm was originally inspired by the amazing climbing ability of geckos and insects. Geckos feet are covered in millions of tiny hairs called setae, ten times thinner than human hair, and branch into smaller terminal spatula-shaped tips. This fibrillar micro/nano-structure gives geckos the impressive ability to climb up walls and across ceilings. A small magnitude van der Waals attractive force exists at the interface of each spatula tip in close proximity to a contacting substrate. The firms flexible micropatterned tape or closure adhesives are ideal for applications requiring removability, reusability, high peel and shear strength, or conforability to curved surfaces. Product applications include new flexible and silent closures for clothing and packaging, and reusable surface attachment materials. These materials may be produced on films or incorporated into our customers' backing materials depending on the specific application needs.
